- Ed Miliband travels to the US for talks with Trump's administration, facing political scrutiny over his criticism of Trump's policies regarding Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Trump's administration monitors potential trade bans on West Bank settlements while the UK plans a comprehensive response.
- The UN has mandated international action and announced bans on imports from settlements in the West Bank.
UN Adds Companies Linked to Israeli West Bank Settlements to Watchlist
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What happened
The UN human rights office issued a database listing companies involved in Israeli West Bank settlements, stating the office considers these operations illegal. The database now includes 214 firms, many of which are based in Israel, but also in 10 other countries including China, France, Germany, and the United States. Newly added companies include the Israeli real estate investment holding company Alony Hetz, the company of Spain, Salvat Logistica, and ADAMA, a pesticides maker that is part of the Chinese-owned Syngenta Group.
From jpost.com
Why it matters
The list is highly sensitive as companies face potential international boycotts or divestment pressure regarding their operations in the territory. The UN office noted that the targeted sectors include energy, food, hospitality, transport, and agriculture. Israeli officials have pushed back against the list, calling the process flawed and biased.
The UN has mandated international action and announced bans on imports from settlements in the West Bank.
From jpost.com
Who's involved
- Securities and Exchange CommissionGovernment agency whose compliance and reputational risk profile may be monitored due to international pressure.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The UN listed companies linked to West Bank settlements, including Spain's Syngenta Group, prompting international reactions.Sub-event
UN identifies companies operating in settlements, fueling BDS demands.1 source